2000 Dodge RAM VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM VAN years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge RAM VAN. That ranks 3rd out of 9 RAM VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 24%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 fires, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge RAM VAN problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 24% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 17% | 35,244 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 17% | 75,456 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 140,432 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 10% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 10% | 51,390 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 29,488 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge RAM VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Dodge RAM VAN.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hvac dripping into right frame horn causing severe rust affecting steering linkage, and loss of vehicle control. No appropriate drain tube to route moisture away from frame was installed at the factory. Very dangerous!
The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. While the detachment is not fully complete it only through the extremely weakened…
Urgent safety issue: driving down the road vehicle loses complete steer ability!!! Had towed to dealership and found frame rusted through (due to factory routing of a/c water drainage) and caused steering mechanism to separate where the steering connection is!!! Dealership is not acknowledging a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram van. While attempting to place the vehicle into the park position, the vehicle independently shifted into the reverse position without warning. In addition, the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram van. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but only the front brakes functioned. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The brake warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
Other Dodge RAM VAN years
← 1999 RAM VAN · 2001 RAM VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM VAN | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM VAN | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM VAN | 47 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM VAN | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM VAN | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge RAM VAN?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge RAM VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Dodge RAM VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM VAN model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.